Hundreds of Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state recently began the organization’s grassroots policy development process with its annual August Area Meetings. Meetings were held in each of OKFB’s nine districts to begin discussions on potential additions or revisions to organization policy.  As the state continues to grapple with budget shortfalls, many Farm Bureau members voiced concern over the potential for various tax increases. The state Legislature’s consideration of a fuel tax increase, along with its willingness to evaluate tax exemptions and credits, are both causes of worry for farm and ranch members. A measure granting Oklahoma municipalities access to property […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state will gather for their annual county meetings over the next few months. The county annual meetings will continue the organization’s grassroots policy development process, which began with August Area Meetings. Members will have the opportunity to discuss organizational policy with fellow members and county leaders. All OKFB members are encouraged to attend their county’s annual meeting. If you have questions about annual meetings, please contact your county office.  Below, find the full list of dates, times, locations and special guests. County Date Time Location Featured Speaker Adair Sept. 16 6 p.m. Ozarks Electric […]

Tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency you support the repeal of its 2015 “Waters of the United States” rule! Visit your county Farm Bureau office to sign the petition. Your signature will support step one of a two-step process to repeal and return the rule to its pre-2015 language. Finalized in August 2015, the WOTUS rule granted regulatory control to the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over virtually all waters, no matter how small or seemingly unconnected. The agencies could have regulated any low spot where rainwater collects, including common farm ditches, ephemeral drainages, agricultural ponds and […]